The usual source of restriction endonucleases used in gene cloning is from
A
fungi
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B
bacteria
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C
plants
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D
viruses
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Solution
The correct option is B bacteria Bacterial species are the major source of commercial restriction endonucleases. Restriction endonucleases can cleave the DNA at specific sites and so they are used in gene cloning.